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Investors sought to secure future of Bridgwater landmark

POTENTIAL investors are being sought to help to preserve one of Bridgwater’s most historic and iconic landmarks.

Castle House was built in 1842 for John Board, a successful local builder and manufacturer of tiles and ‘modern’ cements.

It is now owned by The SAVE Trust, which, together with architect Chris Balme of Acan-thus Fergurson Mann and Eng-lish Heritage, is restoring the building.

Emergency restorations, including work to secure the original and unique flooring, were completed last summer and the Trust hopes to apply for another grant soon.

Clem Cecil, director of SAVE Britain's Heritage, said: “We are now looking for an end user. Ideally we want to see Castle House taken up for community, charitable or cultural uses – but if a company is interested in restoring it to be used as offices, we would be open to that.

“The building should be repaired and adapted in a way that preserves its special character and architecture - to make it a beacon for regeneration in this part of Bridgwater.”

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